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View article: Early cancer diagnosis and community pharmacies – a systematic review.
Early cancer diagnosis and community pharmacies – a systematic review. Open
Background Patients with symptoms of suspected cancer usually present to general practice, however they may present to other healthcare providers, such as community pharmacies. The clinical role of pharmacy staff has significantly increase…
View article: Perceived mental health literacy as a mediator between cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and depressive symptoms: a secondary data analysis of CoBalT trial data
Perceived mental health literacy as a mediator between cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and depressive symptoms: a secondary data analysis of CoBalT trial data Open
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for depression, but little is known about mediators of treatment response. Undertaking a secondary analysis of CoBalT trial data (CBT for treatment-resistant depression), we exa…
View article: Exploring the role of primary healthcare professionals in moderating peer online support groups: qualitative interview study
Exploring the role of primary healthcare professionals in moderating peer online support groups: qualitative interview study Open
View article: Practitioners’ views on the measurement and management of postural hypotension in general practice: a qualitative inquiry
Practitioners’ views on the measurement and management of postural hypotension in general practice: a qualitative inquiry Open
Background Postural hypotension is associated with cognitive decline, falls, and all-cause mortality, representing a substantial burden on the NHS. Postural hypotension is often asymptomatic, making detection and treatment difficult. Curre…
View article: Team climate, job satisfaction, burnout and practice performance: results of a national survey of staff in general practices in England
Team climate, job satisfaction, burnout and practice performance: results of a national survey of staff in general practices in England Open
View article: Evolution of the general practice receptionist role and online services: a qualitative study
Evolution of the general practice receptionist role and online services: a qualitative study Open
Background General practice receptionists are perceived as the ‘gatekeepers’ to primary care services and are central to managing patient demand and facilitating patient care. This role is evolving and becoming increasingly complex in a di…
View article: Understanding measurement of postural hypotension: a nationwide survey of general practice in England
Understanding measurement of postural hypotension: a nationwide survey of general practice in England Open
Background Postural hypotension is associated with excess mortality, falls, and cognitive decline. Postural hypotension is poorly recorded in routine general practice records. Few studies have explored measurement and diagnosis of postural…
View article: Quality and Misinformation About Health Conditions in Online Peer Support Groups: Scoping Review
Quality and Misinformation About Health Conditions in Online Peer Support Groups: Scoping Review Open
Background The use of health-related online peer support groups to support self-management of health issues has become increasingly popular. The quality of information and advice may have important implications for public health and for th…
View article: Optimising COVID-19 Episode Identification Using Serology and PCR/Rapid Antigen Testing: Insights from the BRACE Trial
Optimising COVID-19 Episode Identification Using Serology and PCR/Rapid Antigen Testing: Insights from the BRACE Trial Open
Background Accurately identifying COVID-19 episodes was crucial during the pandemic for evaluating interventions. Results from diagnostic tools like PCR, rapid antigen test (RAT) and serology are affected by factors such as timing of tests…
View article: Use of digital facilitation to support the use of digital services in general practice in England: An interview study with key stakeholders
Use of digital facilitation to support the use of digital services in general practice in England: An interview study with key stakeholders Open
Objective Digital services in primary care are becoming more common, yet access to and use of services can create inequities. Our aim was to explore the drivers, priorities, and evolving policy context influencing digital facilitation in p…
View article: Quality and Misinformation About Health Conditions in Online Peer Support Groups: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Quality and Misinformation About Health Conditions in Online Peer Support Groups: Scoping Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The use of health-related online peer support groups to support self-management of health issues has become increasingly popular. The quality of information and advice may have important implications for public health and for t…
View article: Supporting Patients’ Use of Digital Services in Primary Health Care in England: Synthesis of Evidence From a Mixed Methods Study of “Digital Facilitation”
Supporting Patients’ Use of Digital Services in Primary Health Care in England: Synthesis of Evidence From a Mixed Methods Study of “Digital Facilitation” Open
Background General medical practitioners and other staff at primary care medical practices have an important role in facilitating patient access to online services in the National Health Service in England. These services range from online…
View article: Association between cancer risk assessment tool use and GP consultation duration: an observational study
Association between cancer risk assessment tool use and GP consultation duration: an observational study Open
Background England is short of GPs, and GP consultation rates, consultation duration, and workload are increasing. Electronic clinical decision support tools assist decision making for screening, diagnosis, and risk management. Cancer dete…
View article: Supporting patients to use online services in general practice: focused ethnographic case study
Supporting patients to use online services in general practice: focused ethnographic case study Open
Background In England online services in general practice encompass a range of provision from ordering repeat medication to having a consultation. Some groups of individuals may find accessing and/or using such services difficult and may r…
View article: Mechanisms of impact of web-based support and self-monitoring to augment and maintain physical activity levels: a qualitative study exploring participants’ interactions with the e-coachER, a web-based support programme for people attending exercise referral schemes
Mechanisms of impact of web-based support and self-monitoring to augment and maintain physical activity levels: a qualitative study exploring participants’ interactions with the e-coachER, a web-based support programme for people attending exercise referral schemes Open
Objectives e-coachER was a web-based intervention designed to support uptake and maintenance of physical activity for people attending exercise referral schemes (ERS) for weight loss, diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis or a history of …
View article: Evaluating video and hybrid group consultations in general practice: mixed-methods, participatory study protocol (TOGETHER 2)
Evaluating video and hybrid group consultations in general practice: mixed-methods, participatory study protocol (TOGETHER 2) Open
Background General practice is facing an unprecedented challenge in managing the consequences of the pandemic. In the midst of a policy drive to balance remote and in-person service provision, substantial workload pressures remain, togethe…
View article: Antecedent and persistent symptoms in COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses: Insights from prospectively collected data in the BRACE trial
Antecedent and persistent symptoms in COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses: Insights from prospectively collected data in the BRACE trial Open
Healthcare workers with COVID-19 were more likely to have severe and longer-lasting symptoms than those with a non-COVID-19 respiratory illness, with a higher proportion meeting the WHO or NICE definitions of PACS. Age, chronic respiratory…
View article: Current experience and future potential of facilitating access to digital NHS primary care services in England: the Di-Facto mixed-methods study
Current experience and future potential of facilitating access to digital NHS primary care services in England: the Di-Facto mixed-methods study Open
Background Current National Health Service policy in England encourages enhanced digital access in primary care service provision. In this study, we investigate ‘digital facilitation’ – that range of processes, procedures and personnel whi…
View article: BCG vaccination of healthcare workers for protection against COVID-19: 12-month outcomes from an international randomised controlled trial
BCG vaccination of healthcare workers for protection against COVID-19: 12-month outcomes from an international randomised controlled trial Open
View article: Exploring How Patients Are Supported to Use Online Services in Primary Care in England Through “Digital Facilitation”: Survey Study
Exploring How Patients Are Supported to Use Online Services in Primary Care in England Through “Digital Facilitation”: Survey Study Open
Background Health service policy in many jurisdictions is driving greater investment into digital primary care services. While some patients and practices may benefit, there are concerns that not all are able or wish to access primary care…
View article: Investigating Patient Use and Experience of Online Appointment Booking in Primary Care: Mixed Methods Study
Investigating Patient Use and Experience of Online Appointment Booking in Primary Care: Mixed Methods Study Open
Background Online appointment booking is a commonly used tool in several industries. There is limited evidence about the benefits and challenges of using online appointment booking in health care settings. Potential benefits include conven…
View article: Evaluating video and hybrid group consultations in general practice: mixed-methods, participatory study protocol (TOGETHER 2)
Evaluating video and hybrid group consultations in general practice: mixed-methods, participatory study protocol (TOGETHER 2) Open
Background General practice is facing an unprecedented challenge in managing the consequences of the pandemic. In the midst of a policy drive to balance remote and in-person service provision, substantial workload pressures remain, togethe…
View article: The hidden work of general practitioners: An ethnography
The hidden work of general practitioners: An ethnography Open
High quality primary care is a foundational element of effective health services. Internationally, primary care physicians (general practitioners (GPs), family doctors) are experiencing significant workload pressures. How non-patient-facin…
View article: Digital facilitation: supporting the use of NHS digital and online services
Digital facilitation: supporting the use of NHS digital and online services Open
View article: What helps patients access web-based services in primary care? Free-text analysis of patient responses to the Di-Facto questionnaire
What helps patients access web-based services in primary care? Free-text analysis of patient responses to the Di-Facto questionnaire Open
View article: Informing the development of a scoring system for National Health Service Clinical Impact Awards; a Delphi process and simulated scoring exercise
Informing the development of a scoring system for National Health Service Clinical Impact Awards; a Delphi process and simulated scoring exercise Open
Objectives To establish principles informing a new scoring system for the UK's Clinical Impact Awards and pilot a system based on those principles. Design A three-round online Delphi process was used to generate consensus from experts on p…
View article: Supporting patients with a mental health diagnosis to use online services in primary care. A qualitative interview study
Supporting patients with a mental health diagnosis to use online services in primary care. A qualitative interview study Open
Objective The increase in reliance on online services for general practice has the potential to increase inequalities within some populations. Patients with a mental health condition are one such group. Digital facilitation is defined as a…
View article: Factors predicting normalization of reproductive hormones after cessation of anabolic-androgenic steroids in men: a single center retrospective study
Factors predicting normalization of reproductive hormones after cessation of anabolic-androgenic steroids in men: a single center retrospective study Open
Objective Symptomatic hypogonadism discourages men from stopping anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). Some men illicitly take drugs temporarily stimulating endogenous testosterone following AAS cessation (post-cycle therapy; PCT) to lessen …
View article: Recruitment and retention of staff in rural dispensing primary care practice: a qualitative inquiry
Recruitment and retention of staff in rural dispensing primary care practice: a qualitative inquiry Open
Background Rural primary care practices struggle to employ and retain staff, and existing literature regarding recruitment and retention is focused on doctors. Shortages of qualified staff affect practice functioning, quality of care, and …
View article: The use of post-cycle therapy is associated with reduced withdrawal symptoms from anabolic-androgenic steroid use: a survey of 470 men
The use of post-cycle therapy is associated with reduced withdrawal symptoms from anabolic-androgenic steroid use: a survey of 470 men Open
Background Anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS) mimic the effects of testosterone and may include testosterone itself; they are used for body enhancement within the general population. AAS use has been linked with increased mortality, cardio…